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25 | On 9/21/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Catrina Quimbo and Jonathan Tse conducted an announced case management visit. LPAs explained the purpose of the visit to Principal, Cristina Haley.
Principal requested to increase preschool capacity from 264 preschool children to 298 preschool children 08/28/2023. Principal requested to add classroom T12 and T13 to preschool license. Department received fire clearance 09/12/2023.
During visit, present in room T12 were 17 students and 3 teachers. Present in room T13 were 8 students and 3 teachers. All teaching staff are fingerprinted through San Mateo Foster City school district.
LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection in both classrooms and measured capacity. T12 was measured for 833.4 sq. ft. allowing for a capacity of 24 preschool children. T13 was measured for measured for 862.9 sq. ft. allowing for a capacity of 24 preschool children. Total allowable square footage equals 1,696.3 sq. ft. allowing for a capacity of 48 children.
LPAs observed classrooms include two individual bathrooms. Each bathroom was equipped with 1 toilet and 1 sink. Both classrooms include an additional sink that was observed to be in working condition. Between T12 and T13, there are 4 toilets and 6 sinks. Total allowable capacity for toilets is 60 children. Total allowable capacity for sinks is 90 children.
Classrooms also includes a drinking fountain that children will have access to. LPAs observed classrooms to be equipped with a variety of toys and equipment that was in good working condition. Both classrooms are equipped with fire sprinklers, first aid kits and emergency backpacks. Per principal, the smoke detector is a dual carbon monoxide detector that is integrated in school district fire alarm system. LPAs observed detector in classroom's high ceilings. Electrical outlets were made inaccessible with child safety covers. LPAs advised principal that garbage bins should have tight-fitted lids. LPAs also reminded principal that the department must inspect and approve of any room changes/additions, prior to their use.
Based on fire department's approval, LPAs will approve the requested capacity increase to 298 preschool children, effective today's date.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the principal, Cristina Haley. |